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Advancing Global Health through Research, Partnership and Action

We generate evidence, build partnerships and work with communities to improve health and create lasting change in Tanzania, across Africa and globally.

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Healthier
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WEMA researcher examining evidence in a laboratory
People, evidence and change in action
WEMA care team working with a community memberTanzania city and Mount Kilimanjaro representing a healthier tomorrow
222Unique Publications60+Research & Implementation Projects50,000+People reached in Tanzania30+Partner Institutions30Collaboration Countries
WEMAStronger, healthier, more equitable futures✦
Global footprint map showing WEMA collaboration across Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.Featured publication: A Health-Systems Appraisal of Cervical-Cancer Prevention Services in Tanzania.Publications by period, grouped into five-year intervals.

Our Research Themes

Questions that move evidence into action.

WEMA clinician supporting a child and familyWomen’s Health, Cancer & Reproductive Equity
Community health worker discussing non-communicable disease preventionNCDs, Cardiovascular & Population Health
Clinician supporting a patient during infectious-disease careHIV, TB & Infectious Diseases
WEMA researcher working with laboratory evidenceKidney & Renal Health
Partners working together for healthier environments and communitiesClimate, Environmental & Occupational Health
Health-systems researcher reviewing evidencePrimary Health Care, Health Systems & Equity
Partners advancing equity, policy and global healthChild, Adolescent & Life-Course Health

Our Reach

Countries connected through WEMA collaboration.

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Flag of TanzaniaTanzania
Flag of KenyaKenya
Flag of RwandaRwanda
Flag of UgandaUganda
Flag of NigeriaNigeria
Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa
Flag of MalawiMalawi
Flag of EswatiniEswatini
Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe
Flag of CanadaCanada
Flag of United StatesUnited States
Flag of BrazilBrazil
Flag of ChileChile
Flag of ColombiaColombia
Flag of ArgentinaArgentina
Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
Flag of AustraliaAustralia
Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand
Flag of CambodiaCambodia
Flag of Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Flag of TurkeyTurkey
Flag of PolandPoland
Flag of SwedenSweden
Flag of IranIran
Flag of IndiaIndia
Flag of PakistanPakistan
Flag of ChinaChina
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia
Flag of HondurasHonduras
Flag of El SalvadorEl Salvador

Our Partners

Institutions building stronger systems together.

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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences logoMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute logoKilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre logoKilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
TPC Hospital
Hai District Hospital
Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital
Kenyatta National Hospital logoKenyatta National Hospital
University of Nairobi logoUniversity of Nairobi
Rwanda Biomedical Centre logoRwanda Biomedical Centre
Queen's University logoQueen's University
Population Health Research Institute logoPopulation Health Research Institute (PHRI)
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority logoWeeneebayko Area Health Authority
Merck Canada Inc. logoMerck Canada Inc.
Emory University logoEmory University
BIO Ventures for Global Health logoBIO Ventures for Global Health

Our People

Researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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Selina MaSelina Ma
Rachel Di IorioRachel Di Iorio
Sarafina McInnisSarafina McInnis
Pam LiuPam Liu
Audrey ChoiAudrey Choi
Annalise GignacAnnalise Gignac
Amaan HussainiAmaan Hussaini
Davis AmaniDavis Amani
Jackline NgowiJackline Ngowi
Nicola WestNicola West
Meara SanjayanMeara Sanjayan
Christine HaChristine Ha
Rose LucinaRose Lucina
Aisling BrodyAisling Brody
Isabell KearnIsabell Kearn
Karen YeatesKaren Yeates
Evan PoirierEvan Poirier
Dorothea MachuiDorothea Machui
Hamza Walidi RajabuHamza Walidi Rajabu
Anisia Edward KiweluAnisia Edward Kiwelu
Oswald Zeno UrassaOswald Zeno Urassa
Katie LitnerKatie Litner
Doreen Andrew MrumaDoreen Andrew Mruma
Elizabeth Godlove NgolleElizabeth Godlove Ngolle
John Andrea JohnJohn Andrea John
Leah John MmariLeah John Mmari

Gallery Highlights

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WHIT team members meeting with Dr. Archer during a community and research visit.Dr. Archer visit
KCRI and WHIT HIV Climate team members with Dr. Carmen Logie.HIV Climate team (KCRI and WHIT with Dr. Carmen Logie)
WHIT and partner researchers collaborating on HIV and climate-health work.HIV Climate Team
Participants taking part in a WHIT stigma-training session.Stigma Training
A WHIT stigma-training activity with community and research partners.Stigma Training
A group learning moment from WHIT stigma training.Stigma Training
WHIT team members visiting KCMC with Dr. Akrabi.Visit to KCMC (Dr. Akrabi)
The WHIT team after receiving a donation from Dr. Archer and his family.WHIT Team after Donation from Dr. Archer and his Family
Community members taking part in a WHIT outreach activity.Community outreach
A WHIT medical outreach activity in the community.Medical outreach
A community outreach setting in Tanzania.Community outreach landscape
Community and research collaborators during outreach.Outreach team
Queen’s medical students meeting community members during outreach.Outreach with Queen’s medical students
Participants at a HATI SALAMA training session in Dar es Salaam.HATI SALAMA training
A HATI SALAMA training session in Dar es Salaam.HATI SALAMA training session
The HATI SALAMA team and collaborators.HATI SALAMA team
Dream Global team members during a community visit in Kisiki.Dream Global community visit
Dream Global team members speaking with community members in Kisiki.Dream Global community interview
Dream Global community health worker activity.Dream Global community health worker visit
Dream Global team training in Machame.Dream Global training
Dream Global team members together.Dream Global team
Dream Global training and certificate presentation.Dream Global team training
TIPS-3 participants and study staff during screening.TIPS-3 screening
TIPS-3 screening activity in the community.TIPS-3 screening visit
TIPS-3 community screening activity.TIPS-3 community screening
A TIPS-3 community announcement activity.TIPS-3 community announcement